WORKSHOPS 2026

CIE MF [France/Italy] | 21st August

Playful Body (Contemporary Dance Workshop)

Maxime and Francesco, pedagogues graduated from the National Dance Centre in Lyon, offer a contemporary dance class where they develop a specific awareness of body’s weight and space. The class begins with floor work, pedagogically structured on the cranio-sacral connection, the spiral of the body, the relationship to time and an instinctive and fluid dynamic. The dancers are invited to explore different practices and qualities of movement in an anatomical and functional way, seeking new ways of coordinating themselves in order to favour a common work of research and freedom of interpretation.

The course evolves towards a dialogue based on moments of partnering, in which the dancers question the relationship to the force of gravity by connecting the centers of their bodies, practicing counterweight, off-axis and sensory listening. It is a form of dialogue through touch, which develops trust in the others and encourages taking acrobatic risks, nourished by states of joy, enthusiasm and discovery. It is not a work of physical strength, but a work of balance. The aim is to teach how to let oneself be carried and to welcome and accompany the other’s body while dancing and remaining virtuous. The partnering proposed is dynamic and playful.

Timings: 2.30-4.30PM
Venue: Studio Cocoon.
Fees: 750 INR Online. On spot 800 INR cash.

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Ralph Escamillan/Fakeknot [Canada] | 24th August

Paper Dress Crafting Workshop

FakeKnot’s artistic director, Ralph Escamillan brings you into the creative process for his recent work, Croquis. Central to this work is the materiality and structure of a garment constructed entirely out of paper, which is created new each time the work is performed. In this workshop. Ralph takes you on a crafting journey—sharing his unique process for building the paper dress. You’ll learn how to pleat, chord, and knot paper to create your own garment, while also exploring how when worn it can inform movement. This crafting workshop explores the versatility of a humble material such as packing paper. All materials will be provided, carry a snack and dress for comfort.

Duration: 3 hours
Age: Recommended for ages 16+. Participants under the age of 16 are welcome but we ask that they are accompanied by a guardian.
Maximum Capacity: 25 participants

Timings: 2-5PM
Venue: Studio Cocoon.
Fees: 750 INR Online. On spot 800 INR cash.

Dom Czapski [UK] | 13th-25th August

Dance Writing Workshop

In a brilliant collaboration with Springback Magazine we are pleased to announce our first Dance Writing Workshop series facilitated by Dom Czapski (UK) -performer and dance writer. This wonderful opportunity is for dance writers interested in developing their skills while writing reviews of live performances that will be featured on our website. A project of Aerowaves Europe, Springback is a European programme that nurtures writing, thinking and communication around contemporary dance.